Kingston ValueRAM 2GB Kit (2x1GB) 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 240-Pin Unbuffered DIMM Desktop Memory (KVR667D2N5K2/2G)
Bottom line: The Kingston ValueRAM 2GB Kit: Matched 2x1GB kit ships tested as a pair for dual-channel DDR2 boards; main trade-off: only 2GB total, thin for anything past Windows XP or light Vista use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Matched 2x1GB kit ships tested as a pair for dual-channel DDR2 boards
- ✓ Standard 240-pin unbuffered DIMM fits most 2005-2009 desktop motherboards
- ✓ Kingston lifetime warranty plus free technical support on the ValueRAM line
- ✓ Non-ECC CL5 at 667MHz matches stock DDR2-667 timings, no BIOS tuning needed
Cons
- ✗ Only 2GB total, thin for anything past Windows XP or light Vista use
- ✗ DDR2-667 is slow next to DDR2-800 kits many of the same boards accept
- ✗ 1.8V non-ECC means no server or workstation ECC board compatibility
- ✗ Generic whitebox modules with no heat spreaders for enthusiast builds
Manufacturer description
Kingston is the industry leader in PC memory. Designed with the whitebox user and system integrator in mind, Kingston ValueRAM products are engineered to meet industry standard specifications and rigorously tested to ensure quality. Kingston ValueRAM is ideal for those who purchase memory by spec and are looking for competitvely priced generic memory that is 100-percent tested to meet industry specifications. Included in the package is kit of two 1GB modules of 667MHz DDR2 memory. Specs are standard 128M X 64 Non-ECC 667MHz 240-pin Unbuffered DIMM (DDR2, 1.8V, CL5).
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Two 1GB modules of 667MHz DDR2 Memory
- 240-pin Unbuffered DIMM
- From the industry leader in PC Memory
- acked by a lifetime warranty and free technical support
Full Specifications
| Brand | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2g |
| Voltage | 1.8 Volts |
| RAM Size | 1 GB |
| Model Name | KVR667D2N5K2/2G |
| Form Factor | DIMM |
| Memory Speed | 667 MHz |
| Model Number | KVR667D2N5K2/2G |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Number of Pins | 240 |
| Mfr Part Number | KVR667D2N5K2/2G |
| Item Part Number | KVR667D2N5K2/2G, KVR667D2N5K22G |
| Memory Generation | DDR2 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Data Transfer Rate | 667 MHz |
| Memory Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Computer Memory Size | 1 GB |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR2 |
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Kingston ValueRAM 2GB Kit (2x1GB) 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 240-Pin Unbuffered DIMM Desktop Memory (KVR667D2N5K2/2G) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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